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NORTHCCO: APC Bigwigs Uniting, 2027, And What We Know So Far

NORTHCCO also endorsed the movement for the creation of Ogoja State, endorsed Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy for a second term, and directed the conduct of a needs assessment of the district to present as a united front. These and many others are included in the communique issued at the end of the meeting.

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Cross River State Gets Boost In Power Infrastructure As Exco Approves Electricity Policy

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a move aimed at transforming the state’s energy framework, the Cross River State Executive Council has approved a state-owned electricity policy document. An emergency meeting of the State Executive Council of Cross River State held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, approved a presentation from the Governor for a

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Cross River State Government Commences Training For Council Legislators 

Having served for eight years in the State House of Assembly, I understand firsthand the critical role that well-informed lawmakers play in shaping policies that impact the well-being and development of our communities

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Breaking News Civic Space Crime

BREAKING: Police Arrest Fleeing Pastor Who Killed Daughter In Calabar

He went on the run and instigated the arrest of his grieving wife, using the Zone 6 Command of the Nigerian Police in Calabar. However, through the effort of Women Arise Network of the University of Calabar, rights activist, Gary Foxcroft and James Ibor Esq, she was released unconditionally.

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Columnists Opinion

The Forgotten Province Of Nigeria BY NANDI BETTE

Traversing the length and breadth of old Ogoja Province, one is scandalized by the plight of a dejected citizenry, living amidst abundant resources yet struggling to float above poverty level. Today, Ogoja cuts the image of a malnourished child, overtaken in growth and size by younger siblings.

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The Marginalization Of Cross River State In Federal Appointments: A Case For Justice And Equity BY MISSANG OYAMA

The pattern extends beyond board appointments. At the Federal Executive Council, the state has suffered significant downgrades in ministerial appointments.

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Breaking News Civic Space

Clergyman On The Run From Police For Killing Daughter, Instigates Arrest Of Grieving Wife

Mr. Bassey used the Zone 6 Police Command to instigate the arrest of his grieving wife who had shared her ordeal, pointing out that, “we (mother and children including the deceased) have suffered severe physical abuses leading to my running away.”

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Breaking News Crime

AIG Zone 6, Mustapha Bala, Receives 1,033 Constables To Be Deployed To Grassroots 

The AIG added that the IGP is using the passing-out parade, which took place simultaneously in four premier colleges and twelve training schools across the country, to “assure Nigerians of adequate security as they go about their lawful engagements.”

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